It’s that time of the year again! Time to start thinking about the Annual OCWA Golf Tournament.

Due to higher costs at Newport Beach Country Club (NBCC), we will be moving the event to Strawberry Farms Golf Club (SFGC). The SFGC staff has been very welcoming to our planned OCWA golf event and we will be able to make a few changes for the better.

First -- and possibly best -- golf entry fees will go back to $150. How many times do you see price reductions! We will also start the event earlier in the day. SFGC will allow us out on their course by 10:00 a.m., which will allow us to be finished with the awards ceremony by 5:00 p.m. or so. Check-in will be 7:30 a.m.

Singles and twosomes are welcomed and appreciated. As a reminder, the event is for OCWA members & their Water Professional guests. The OCWA Board requires a minimum of one OCWA Member per cart or two OCWA Members per foursome.

Lastly, please check your OCWA Membership status as we will be reviewing your status more closely this year as that is a requirement to be in the event. The benefits of membership far outweigh the modest $70 per year cost. Check the Membership tab on this website for complete information.

For additional information about the Tournament, please e-mail Mike Sinacori at Msinacori@newportbeachca.gov or give him a call at (949) 644-3342.

Sponsorship pricing has been REDUCED to $250, same price it was for several years prior to 2016. And as noted above, how many times do you see price reductions?

Your sponsorship helps buy the prizes for the event. It also pays for the planned breakfast and awards ceremony, where SFGC’s famous barbeque and no-host bar will be provided. Your sponsorship also provides for a company tee sign and company name, contact and phone number on the reverse of the rules, which goes to every player the day of the event. Sponsors are also listed in the OCWA monthly newsletter to all association members starting in April, as well as on the OCWA website. What a great good marketing deal!

To become a priority sponsor, simply print the form, fill it out and send it in with a check for $250.

Lastly, please check your OCWA Membership status as we will be reviewing your status more closely this year as that is a requirement to be in the event. The benefits of membership far outweigh the modest $70 per year cost. You can sign up for Membership on-line at www.ocwater.org.